<p>A full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) opportunity is open with a well-established home health organization serving the Vero Beach, Florida market — part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network affiliated with the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family of companies. This field-based role carries a meaningful caseload of home health patients across the full spectrum of rehabilitation needs, with clinical oversight provided by a supervising Physical Therapist. The compensation structure is competitive and transparent, combining per-visit productivity pay with an hourly rate for non-visit activities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target pay range: $49,500 – $109,300 (based on full-time, 40-hour week at full productivity)</li> <li>Per-visit point rate: $28.56 – $63.06 per visit point (calculated by multiplying your per-visit point rate by productivity points accrued per visit type)</li> <li>Hourly rate for non-visit activities (e.g., orientation): $23.80 – $52.55 per hour</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Employee equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>Clear career development pathways within a large, multi-state post-acute care organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's place of residence across the Vero Beach service area</li> <li>Caseload encompasses active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait training, functional mobility, ADL training, transfer training, safety instruction, and prosthetic training</li> <li>Patient education extended to family members and caregivers as a core component of each visit</li> <li>All treatment performed within the plan of care established by the supervising Physical Therapist; recommendations for plan-of-care changes are routed through the supervising PT</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary model — regular coordination with supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and attending physician regarding patient response and condition changes</li> <li>Visit assignments vary week to week based on patient need and individual productivity targets; each visit type carries assigned productivity points covering both direct and indirect patient care activities</li> <li>Weekend rotation required as part of standard scheduling</li> <li>Part of a national post-acute care network with deep hospital and physician referral relationships, supporting consistent patient volume</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Florida PTA license, registration, or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy (or licensure in the state of practice)</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable personal vehicle (or reliable public transportation)</li> <li>Ability to perform the physical demands of home-based patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with patient mobility</li> <li>Ability to work effectively across diverse patient populations regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition</li> <li>Availability for weekend rotation</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Vero Beach sits on Florida's Treasure Coast — a stretch of Atlantic coastline known for its uncrowded beaches, relaxed pace, and strong quality of life relative to South Florida's larger metros. The area offers year-round warm weather, abundant water recreation, a thriving arts scene anchored by the Vero Beach Museum of Art, and a cost of living that remains accessible by Florida coastal standards. Orlando is roughly 90 minutes to the northwest, providing easy access to a major airport and urban amenities while allowing clinicians to enjoy the quieter, community-oriented character of the Treasure Coast.</p>